Position Announcement:
Assistant Librarian - Metadata/Cataloging (half-time)
The Sojourner Truth
Library at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites
applications for a half-time, tenure-track Assistant Librarian position
beginning in August 2012.
This position complements the current
staff of the Bibliographic Access Team as it positions itself to
successfully manage the ongoing transition from print to electronic
library materials. The successful candidate will assume responsibility
for cataloging of electronic resources using current metadata
standards. S/he will collaborate with the Information Systems Librarian
on batch loading of electronic resources into the library catalog,
remain current with emerging metadata standards and tools,
particularly those for electronic and non-traditional library
materials; assist with cataloging of traditional library materials and
other online catalog maintenance duties as required, including authority
control. This librarian will participate in one reference
shift per week and occasional weekend reference shifts, and in library
liaison activities.
We value the diversity of our
students, faculty, and staff and are especially interested in
considering applicants with a strong commitment to fostering a
culturally diverse atmosphere.
Qualifications: An
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science and
excellent computer skills are required. A successful candidate will
have: experience/coursework in current metadata standards such as Dublin
Core
and aptitude for learning emerging metadata standards;
experience/coursework in traditional cataloging practices such as
AACR2/RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC21; well-developed analytical, organizational
and oral, written and interpersonal communication skill; proficiency
in reference series. Academic library experience and prior experience
with the OCLC Connexion application and the ExLibris Aleph Integrated
Library System highly preferred. We especially encourage applications
from individuals who can bring diverse cultural
and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus and who can
advise and mentor all members of our diverse student body.
Contact Information:
Submissions may be either electronic or in paper. Please submit: letter
of application, curriculum vitae or resume, names and contact addresses
of three (3) professional references to:
or
Chair, Cataloging Assistant Librarian Search Committee
State University of New York at New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
State University of New York at New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
Please note Search #F12-09 on all materials submitted.
Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by 7/09/12.
